Christmas market guide - activities

The Paris 2023 City Hall Christmas Market and Village - photos

For Christmas 2023, the City of Paris is once again setting up a Christmas village on the parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville, with a Christmas market featuring Parisian products, treats and free rides from November 28 to December 31, 2023. This year, the spotlight is on the Olympic Games!

Psychedelics: hallucinatory exhibition, Christmas market and performances at Atelier Basfroi

At Atelier Basfroi, an amazing event awaits you until January 6, 2024, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of LSD, with an exhibition, unusual workshops, and even a psychedelic Christmas market!

La Ressourcerie Créative's 2023 Christmas Market: gift ideas and sustainable decorating workshops

Dive into the magic of the festive season at the Ressourcerie Créative in Paris's 14th arrondissement! From December 2 to 16, 2023, the Marché de Noël des Créateurs offers unique eco-friendly gift ideas! Jewelry, upcycled clothing, home decor: this year, give ethical gifts to your loved ones. You can also take part in the 14th arrondissement town hall's initiative by donating balls of wool, or join the Christmas decoration creation workshops on Saturdays, November 25, December 2 and 9, 2023.

Céramiques TERRE Christmas Market at Lafayette Anticipations

Discover the Céramiques TERRE Christmas Market at Lafayette Anticipations, November 25 and 26, 2023. Meet ceramists and explore an exclusive selection of unique creations. An ideal rendez-vous for art and design lovers!

Christmas counter and market 2023 at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles

Designers and local products, tastings and children's entertainment including a visit from Santa Claus... Here's the festive program for the Comptoir de Noël at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles, on December 2 and 3, 2023.

The Feminist Christmas Market: crafts, unique gifts, and 100% girl power stand-up!

Girl power takes over Ground Control for a Feminist Christmas Market on December 17, 2023! Organized by Merci Simone Club and Gang du Clito, this unique event combines creativity, crafts and solidarity while celebrating women's empowerment. Come and discover over 60 talented feminist creators, enjoy free stand-ups, and support gender equality. Reserve your place now so you don't miss a thing!

A big Christmas weekend in Provins, on December 10 and 11, 2022

Medieval city of Provins turns into a genuine Christmas village for the Holidays. On December 10 and 11, 2022, plenty of entertainments expect families. On the menu: markets, guided tours and workshops!

La Cité des Merveilles 2022: an incredible immersive experience at La Cité Fertile

An immersive experience that combines artistic wandering and raising awareness of biodiversity protection? That's what the Cité Fertile eco-responsible wasteland offers every weekend from November 26, 2022 to March 5, 2023. For more than three months, over an area of 8,000m², immerse yourself in this magnificent odyssey to discover the wonders of our planet Earth and the Living World. Rides, artistic scenography, Christmas markets, games, food court and winter bars... Don't miss the return of the Cité des Merveilles to Pantin!

Les Trois Charites 2022 Christmas Market at Galerie Joseph in Paris

The Galerie Joseph, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, will be the venue for the first edition of the Les Trois Charites Christmas Market of artisans and creators. Join us on November 19 and 20, 2022, for a host of beautiful discoveries.

Coronavirus: festive gatherings, health pass… the French government’s latest announcements

Following the health defense council, Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Véran announced new restrictions especially as it comes to festive gatherings. Here are the measures instated for the Holidays.

Covid: are Christmas markets dangerous amidst a pandemic?

Are Christmas markets Covid-19 clusters? As the fifth wave is hitting France hard, some doctors warn the people against these places of massive gathering.

Covid: health pass compulsory to access Christmas markets

Following Olivier Véran’s announcements made this Thursday November 25, 2021, the health pass is compulsory to access Christmas markets, back everywhere in France for the Holidays.

Norwegian Christmas Market 2018 in Paris

Christmas is fast approaching with its share of Christmas markets. On the weekend of Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2018, be sure to pay a visit to the atypical and authentic Norwegian Christmas Market, which will take place this year at Elephant Paname, in the heart of Paris.

Winter 2018-2019 at Terrass’’ Hotel Paris

Winter 2018-2019 comes to Terrass’’ Hotel with, on the menu, raclette and rosé parties and the Christmas market that has some very beautiful workshops in store!

Paris: Marcel Campion will have his Christmas market at the Tuileries

The “king of carnies”, at war with the Paris Authorities, is back for the Holidays with the opening of his Christmas market at the Tuileries from November 24, 2018 to January 6, 2019. A remarkable return a year after being excluded from the Champs-Elysées.

Paris: Marcel Campion goes out of the Christmas market

Thursday September 27, 2018 – in Paris, Marcel Campion announces his retirement from his fairground activities (including the Christmas market) as well as the notice of sale of his Ferris wheel.

Provins On Ice 2017

From December 15, 2017 to January 7, 2018, Provins Medieval City invites families to discover Provins on Ice. On the menu: a true ice skating rink, a lottery and Santa Claus’ mailbox, advent calendar, ancient toys exhibition, musical entertainments and many more activities.

Meraki Market: Atelier Meraki designers’ Christmas Market in Paris

On the first three weekends of December, in Paris 11th arrondissement, Atelier Meraki organizes the third edition of its Christmas market. This temporary market invites you to discover talented designers with peculiar pieces and offers you the opportunity to unearth original Christmas presents far from the mad rhythm of Holidays shopping.

Christmas spirit: brunch and Christmas market at Rotonde Stalingrad

La Rotonde Stalingrad welcomes the Bon Esprit collective for a day of pre-Christmas festivities on Sunday, November 27, 2016, from 10am to 8pm. On the program: Christmas market and brunch.

Christmas brunch and market at the Gaîté Lyrique

La Gaîté Lyrique is getting into the spirit of Christmas this Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2014, offering us the chance to sample festive dishes around a Christmas market. The opportunity to make some great discoveries in the kitchen and leave with some great gifts to give.